Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist together are called

• The Sacrament of Vocation

• The Sacrament of Initiation

• The Sacrament of Healing

• Sacrament of Commitment

The Sacrament of Confirmation;

• Celebrates a Christian making an adult desision

• Celebrates Jesus becoming an adult

• Recalls Jesus' Baptism by his cousin John

• Strengthens Christians with the Holy Spirit

The Rite of Confirmation us usually celebrated

• At Christmas

• At the beginning of Mass

• During Mass after the reading of the Gospel

• Just before the Sign of Peace

The essential signs and actions of the Sacrament of Confirmation are:

• The laying on of hands and anointing with the oil of chrism

• The Sign of the Cross and receiving Holy Communion

• Blessing Holy Water and kneeling in front of the Bishop

• Forgiveness of sins and lighting a candle

Confirmation is necessary for a Christian because:

• It replaces Baptism

• Is is a sign of growth

• It marks a new stage of life's journey

• It completes what was begun at Baptism

The essential words of Confirmation are:

• Send your Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide

• Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit

• Go forth to love and serve the lord

• I do

The Bishop is the usual minister of he Sacrament of Confirmation:

• Because it is an important occasion

• Because priests don't have the power to confirm

• Because he is the successor of the apostles

• Because it is part of his job description

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit given at Confirmation means that the person who receives it:

• Will never sin again

• Has a special power to be Christ's witness

• Has nothing more to learn as a Christian

• Can be a Godparent or sponsor